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U.S. Open will be Wyndham Clark's coronation, or a comeback for the ages
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Key Points:
- Wyndham Clark holds a commanding six-shot lead going into the final round of the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, marking the third-largest 54-hole lead in modern U.S. Open history.
- Clark, who has been in excellent form recently with a win and top finishes in his last three tournaments, expressed self-critical remarks despite his strong play on Saturday.
- Historically, golfers with leads of six or more shots after 54 holes in the U.S. Open have all won, and Clark himself won the 2023 U.S. Open after leading into the final round.
- Challengers including world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler, Sahith Theegala, Tom Kim, and Sam Stevens trail Clark by six or more shots, with the difficult Shinnecock course offering potential for disaster but favoring the leader.
- Clark remains confident in his ability to close out the tournament, while Scheffler faces a tough challenge to overcome the deficit and complete the career Grand Slam on his 30th birthday.
